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Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. At the age of 25, he achieved instant world fame by making the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris on May 20–21, 1927. Lindbergh covered the 33+1⁄2-hour, 3,600-statute-mile (5,800 km) flight alone in a purpose-built, single-engine Ryan monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Though the first non-stop transatlantic flight had been completed eight years earlier, this was the first solo transatlantic flight, the first transatlantic flight between two major city hubs, and the longest transatlantic flight by almost 2,000 miles. It was one of the most consequential flights in aviation history and ushered in a new era of transportation between parts of the globe.
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Here are some Charles Lindbergh items we have sold in the past:
Scarce Plane Piece From Charles Lindbergh’s Plane, ”Spirit of St. Louis”
Plane piece from ”The Spirit of St. Louis”, piloted by Charles Lindbergh in the historic first solo non-stop transatlantic flight in 1927 from New York to Paris. Piece is a Valve Spring Washer, taken from the Wright J-5 Whirlwind Radial Engine in the plane, here presented by Wright Aviation Engine Company, a short-lived aeronautics venture which owned the ”Bellanca” plane that flew from New York to Germany two weeks after Lindbergh’s flight. The ”Bellanca” was actually Lindbergh’s first choice of plane, but the Wright company wouldn’t allow him to fly it without a navigator, so Lindbergh settled on the ”Spirit”. Washer is displayed in a wood plaque measuring approximately 9” x 9.25”, with metal plaque reading in part, ”Valve Spring Washer from Wright Engine Flown by Col. Charles Lindberg [sic] From New York to Paris / May 1927”. Rusting to washer, and some wear to presentation, overall in good condition. Scarce. Sold for $15,000.
Charles Lindbergh Signed Piece of Fabric From the Spirit of St. Louis — Very Scarce Given by Lindbergh to Select Individuals on Christmas, 1928.
Exceptionally rare piece of fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis, signed by the aircraft’s chaperone to Paris, Charles Lindbergh. Upon the 3.25″ x 2.75″ piece of fabric, Lindbergh writes “Original fabric from the Spirit of St. Louis. Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh / Dec. 25, 1928”. This piece of silver, stiffened fabric was treated at the time of its manufacture, and therefore likely taken from the fuselage area of the plane. Especially made by Ryan Airlines in 1926 for Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight, the Spirit of St. Louis was a highly experimental aircraft in its time, with its single-engine design, which Lindbergh believed would optimize his chance of success. As tradeoffs, however, the engine tank was situated at the front to improve the center of gravity (denying Lindbergh a front windshield) and the fuel capacity of the plane was dangerously low. Lindbergh, in fact, was so concerned with losing fuel from the weight of the plane that he trimmed excess paper from his maps. This piece of fabric from the spectacular and revolutionary aircraft was removed after Lindbergh flew The Spirit on its final flight from St. Louis to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., in April 1928, where it still resides. There, at the Smithsonian, it was renovated and this piece of the plane’s fabric was saved and, on Christmas, 1928 signed and given to only a select few individuals close to the courageous aviator. Very good. Sold for $14,035.
Charles Lindbergh autograph letter signed, dated 22 November 1927, only six months after his historic transatlantic flight, to Richard Blythe and Harry Bruno. Bruno and Blythe handled public relations for Lindbergh’s New York to Paris flight on 20-21 May 1927. Handwritten three page letter reads in full, ”…Now that my affairs have quieted down somewhat, and I have a little more time to devote to writing, I want to thank you both, once again, for the assistance you gave me both in the preparation of my flight to Paris and after my return to New York. The efficient manner in which you handled things during this period is something which I deeply appreciate. I have watched with interest your publicity work in relation to the aeronautical industry. Conservative, straightforward, publicity will aid greatly in its progress in addition to acquainting the public with actual facts relative to aeronautics…” Each 8” x 10.25” page is affixed to a backing board measuring 8.5” x 11.25”. Minor toning along the edges, else near fine. Sold for $3,175.
Excellent & Large Charles Lindbergh Signed 11” x 14” Photo
Charles Lindbergh signed sepia-toned photo, dated 19 November 1930 with the border inscribed by the feted aviator: ”To Gilbert G. Budwig, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, 11/19/30”. Matte photo measures 11” x 14”. A faint imprint of another signature by Lindbergh is present between the lines of the inscription, likely a showthrough from an item signed atop this one. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $2,218.
The following are some related items we have sold:
Amelia Earhart Signed Limited Edition of “20 Hrs. 40 Mins.” — One of Only 150 Limited Edition Copies Signed by Earhart, With a U.S. Flag Carried Aboard Her 1928 Transatlantic Flight
Scarce copy of “20 Hrs. 40 Mins.”, one of only 150 signed by Amelia Earhart in the limited edition. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Signed by Earthart on the limitation page, “Amelia M. Earhart”, where the copy is designated as #62 in the limited edition of 150. Volume is full of photographs documenting Earhart’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1928, and contains one of the U.S. flags carried aboard her aircraft “Friendship”, affixed to the front pastedown. Flag is described on the limitation page as “one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales”. Book runs 374pp. and measures 6.5″ x 10″; flag measures 3″ x 2.25″. A pristine, near fine copy bound in publishers maroon and gilt boards, with deckled edges and photogravure portrait of Earhart. Housed in original glassine jacket, which has several tears but served its purpose by protecting the book. Sold for $11,250.
Scarce copy of ”20 Hrs. 40 Mins.”, one of only 150 signed by Amelia Earhart in the limited edition. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Signed by Earthart on the limitation page, ”Amelia M. Earhart”, where the copy is designated as #67 in the limited edition of 150. Volume is full of photographs documenting Earhart’s groundbreaking transatlantic flight in 1928, and contains one of the U.S. flags carried aboard her aircraft ”Friendship”, affixed to the front pastedown. Flag is described on the limitation page as ”one of the small silk flags which Miss Earhart carried in the ‘Friendship’ from Boston to Wales”. Copy also has excellent association, previously belonging to the pilot Janet Dietrich (with two of her business cards included), one of the women of Mercury 13, a privately funded program that trained 13 women according to the same physiological screening standards as the Mercury 7 astronauts. Book is bound in publishers maroon and gilt boards, with deckled edges. Runs 374pp. and measures 6.5” x 10”; flag measures 3” x 2.25”. Light shelf wear, otherwise an exceptional near fine copy. Sold for $10,938.
Amelia Earhart Signed Limited Edition of 20 Hrs. 40 Min. — Sold for $7,875.
Amelia Earhart 8″ x 10″ Signed Photo
”Amelia Earhart” signed photo of herself, striking a statuesque pose before an airplane. The record-breaking aviator dons pilot coveralls and signs in bold black ink. Glossy photo measures 8” x 10”. Some creasing and pinholes to corners with a chipped lower right corner. Adhesive and paper residue to verso. Very good condition with a perfect Amelia Earhart autograph. Sold for $3,355.
Guestbook from the National Aeronautic Association’s 1930 conference signed by 27 aviation pioneers. The NAA was founded in 1905 and remains an active organization, keeping aeronautical records and supporting air sports. Signatures comprise: Amelia Earhart, woman stunt pilot Elinor Smith, Admiral Wiliam Harrison Standley, airship commander Hugo Eckener, admiral John Henry Towers, explorer Hiram Bingham III, William P. MacCracken Jr., Jerome Clarke Hunsaker, Noble Johnson, travel lecturer Burton Holmes, Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, C de F Chandler, U.S. Navy aviation advocate William A. Moffett, J.H. Doolittle, R.W. ”Shorty” Schroeder, Congressman Clarence Lea, George W. Lewis, who served as Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Luke Christopher, Geoffrey L. Cabot and B.D. Foulois, who flew with the Wright Brothers. Signatures appear on the first three sheets (including front free endpaper) of a handsome brown leather bound book with allover gilt design and plain leaves. Measures 9” x 11.75”. Leather loss to board corners and warping to front board. Very good overall with immaculate interior. Sold for $1,875.
Amelia Earhart signed photo, along with her flight team Wilmer Stultz & Louis Gordon, after being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. After landing in Southhampton, England on 20 June 1928, this photo was taken on the docks showing Earhart receiving a heroine’s welcome. Sepia toned glossy photo shows Earhart, in full flight gear, standing with Stultz & Gordon. Along with the three signatures, photo includes inscription in what appears to be Earhart’s hand, reading ”Best of luck to Louis Crossette”. Framed to an overall size of 11.25” x 9”. Photo is loosely stuck to frame backing, resulting in a tear along the left edge, and a small chip along Earhart’s lower leg, not affecting image or signatures. Very good condition. Sold for $1,562.
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Charles Lindbergh signed NY to Paris map